We are a fast-growing hospitality brand built on outstanding food, genuine service, and creating memorable guest experiences.
With a strong presence across Victoria and ambitious growth plans ahead, we're looking for an experienced Senior Area Manager to lead a portfolio of corporate and franchised restaurants.
This is a hands-on senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, commercial performance, team development, and customer experience across multiple locations.
You'll be highly visible in the business, working closely with restaurant leaders to coach teams, improve results, and ensure brand standards are consistently delivered.
Key Responsibilities
Lead operational performance across a portfolio of restaurants
Drive exceptional guest experiences, food quality, service standards, and cleanliness
Coach and develop Restaurant Managers and leadership teams
Deliver sales growth, profitability, and productivity targets
Analyse business performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Support menu launches, operational initiatives, and business transformation projects
Ensure compliance with food safety, workplace health and safety, and regulatory requirements
Partner with internal stakeholders to execute local marketing initiatives and drive customer traffic
Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and employee engagement
Maintain high standards of restaurant presentation, maintenance, and operational execution
We are a fast-growing hospitality brand built on great food, genuine service, and creating memorable guest experiences.




With a strong presence across Victoria and ambitious growth plans ahead, we're looking for an experienced Senior Area Manager to lead a portfolio of corporate and franchised restaurants.
This is a hands-on senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, commercial performance, team development, and customer experience across multiple locations.
You'll be highly visible in the business, working closely with restaurant leaders to coach teams, improve results, and ensure brand standards are consistently delivered.
Key Responsibilities
Lead operational performance across a portfolio of restaurants
Drive exceptional guest experiences, food quality, service standards, and cleanliness
Coach and develop Restaurant Managers and leadership teams
Deliver sales growth, profitability, and productivity targets
Analyse business performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Support menu launches, operational initiatives, and business transformation projects
Ensure compliance with food safety, workplace health and safety, and regulatory requirements
Partner with internal stakeholders to execute local marketing initiatives and drive customer traffic
Support recruitment,



onboarding, succession planning, and employee engagement
Maintain high standards of restaurant presentation, maintenance, and operational execution
About You
Extensive multi-site leadership experience within hospitality, quick-service restaurants, food retail, or a related sector
Strong track record of delivering commercial results and operational excellence
Experience leading teams through growth, change, and new site openings
Strong understanding of local area marketing and customer acquisition strategies
Commercially minded with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Confident decision-maker with strong leadership presence
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities
Passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams
Comfortable travelling regularly across Victoria
Flexible to support business needs, including occasional weekends and after-hours requirements
Current driver's licence and unrestricted Australian working rights
Relevant leadership or business qualifications advantageous but not essential
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operations leader to join a growing hospitality business and play a key role in shaping the future success of the Victorian market.
Additional information
Lead a portfolio of corporate and franchised restaurants
Hands-on senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence
High visibility role across multiple locations
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📌 Senior Area Manager Vic (Melbourne)
🏢 Jivaro
📍 Melbourne